Lookout protects and serves your Android

LookOut gets credit for a smooth setup. With three different functions, it could have been a mess, but they quickly walk you through the configuration – mostly by using smart defaults that you can adjust latter if you want.

For virus scanning, Lookout checks your phone for viruses and malware. It will helpfully scan every app or file that you download during the downloading process. You can also set up a schedule for scanning and the options are very flexible.

To use data backup, Lookout requires you to sign up for free with their service at mylookout.com. From there, you can customize whether or not you’d like to backup your contacts, call history and/or your photos.

Finally, by logging into their website, you can view your phone’s location on a map or send a lost phone a “scream request”. Both worked properly in my testing.

Overall, Lookout does a good job of making you feel safer about your phone’s content and whereabouts. Their website also sports a friendly interface and will tell you your phone’s virus status, allow you to view your backup, or check the phone’s location, all with a few clicks.